All .pdf documents on this website require Acrobat® Reader® for viewing. If you would like to install this free software click here.

** Please note, due to file size, in order to download some of these files it is necessary to have a DSL internet connection or better.

1.

Call to Order. [no attachment]

2.

Roll Call of Conservancy. [no attachment]

3.

Roll Call of Advisory Committee. [no attachment]

4.

Introduction of Legislative Participants or their staff. [no attachment]

5.

Approval of Minutes. [Draft 4-25-11 Minutes]

6.

Reports [no attachment]

7.

Members comments on matters not on the agenda. [no attachment]

8.

Comments from members of the public on items not on the agenda and public testimony on all agenda items. [no attachment]

9.

Consent Calendar:

10.

Presentation on Phase II of the Green Solution Report findings for Upper LA River Watershed from Community Conservation Solutions (formerly Community Conservancy International). [Staff Report]

11.

Consideration of resolution authorizing a grant of Proposition 84 funds for Green Solutions Phase III, Project Planning and Design, Upper LA River Watershed. [Staff Report] [Resolution] [Attachment 1] [Attachment 2] [Attachment 3]

12.

Consideration of resolution authorizing a non-profit organization grant to the Los Angeles Forum for Architecture and Urban Design for the Downtown Trail System - L.A. River Project. [Attachment 1] [Attachment 2] [Staff Report] [Resolution]

13.

Consideration of resolution authorizing an augmentation of grant smm-0839 to the Mountains Recreation and Conservation Authority for interpretive program development and delivery for ranger led public programs and ranger-led interpretive programs specifically designed for disadvantaged youth [Staff Report] [Resolution] [Attachment]

14.

Consideration of resolution authorizing augmentation of grant agreement smm-0757 to the Mountains Recreation and Conservation Authority for the protection and restoration of natural and developed resources by removal of invasive plant species, reduction of hazardous fire-fuel loads, and erosion protection. Parks operated and maintained by the Mountains Recreation and Conservation Authority. [Staff Report] [Resolution] [Attachment 1] [Attachment 2]

15.

Consideration of resolution authorizing a budget augmentation and scope revisions for grant smm-0853 to the Mountains Recreation and Conservation Authority for a program of minor capital outlay to ensure the preservation, protection, and restoration of developed and natural resources within the Los Angeles River and Santa Monica Bay Watersheds. [Staff Report] [Resolution] [Attachment 1] [Attachment 2]

16.

Consideration of resolution authorizing a grant to the Mountains Recreation and Conservation Authority for improvements to the Los Angeles River Center and Gardens, Los Angeles. [Staff Report] [Resolution] [Attachment 1] [Attachment 2]

17.

Consideration of resolution authorizing a grant to the Mountains Recreation and Conservation Authority for landscape improvements at King Gillette Ranch, County of Los Angeles [Staff Report]

18.

Consideration of resolution authorizing acceptance of transfer of jurisdiction and control from State Coastal Conservancy of APN 4458-009-900, 24038 Malibu Road, City of Malibu. [Map] [Staff Report]

19.

Consideration of resolution to add two potential Coastal Slope Trail – Sweetwater to Tuna Canyon Park parcels (apns 4453-016-004 and 006) in Carbon Canyon to the Conservancy Workprogram, Malibu. [Staff Report] [Resolution] [Map]

20.

Closed Session: (The Conservancy may hold a closed session on the following items pursuant to Section 11126 Subdivision (c)(7)(A), Section 11126.3(a), and Section 11126 Subdivision (e) of the Government Code. Confidential memoranda related to the following items may be considered during such closed session discussions.) Discussion and possible action regarding pending and/or potential litigation: Pending litigation – Morris v. Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy and Mountains Recreation and Conservation Authority; Ramirez Canyon Preservation Fund v. Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy and Mountains Recreation and Conservation Authority, Case No. BS127089;Ramirez Canyon Preservation Fund v. California Coastal Commission, Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy and Mountains Recreation and Conservation Authority, Case No. BS129503; City of Malibu v. Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy and Mountains Recreation and Conservation Authority and California Coastal Commission, Case No. BS129222 Ramirez Canyon Preservation Fund v. California Coastal Commission, et al. Case No. BS 121820; Lt-WR, LLC v. Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy SC105587; Friends of Temescal Pool v. Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy and Mountains Recreation and Conservation Authority, City of Malibu v. California Coastal Commission, Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy, Mountains Recreation and Conservation Authority Case No.BS121650, Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy v. City of Malibu, and related actions. Initiation of litigation. Number of cases: 1. Parties: Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy v. Mulholland Estates Homeowner’s Association, Bartlein & Company, Inc., et al. The Conservancy may refer the following matter to the Department of Justice for potential initiation of litigation: Action to enforce public access rights to Fossil Ridge Park as recorded in the “Declaration of Covenants, Conditions & Restrictions for Mulholland Estates” recorded on August 29, 1988 as Instrument No. 88-1372488 in the Office of the Los Angeles County Recorder. [no attachment]

21.

Announcement of future meetings and adjournment. [no attachment]

• Interactive Park Search for the Santa Monica Mountains and Rim of the Valley Corridor
• Visit Your Parks
• Purchase Park Parking Permits Online
• Trail Maps & Photos
• Programs & Events
• Filming & Photography
• Special Event Planning

• How You Can Help